In October 2024 we updated our definition of persistence. Under the new definition, students who persist are those who enrolled in college in both the fall semester directly after high school graduation, and the subsequent fall. For more information, see Data Definitions and our research brief.
Note: This report is now out-of-date. Newer data is available in the report.
All reports
Enrollment in college
14,296 CPS graduates immediately enrolled in college in the fall of 2023.
Persistence in college
72% of CPS 2022 high school graduates who enrolled in college in fall of 2022 were enrolled in the fall of 2023.
Completion in college
47% of CPS 2017 high school graduates who immediately enrolled in college completed a degree or credential by spring of 2023.
Transfers In in college
3,309 CPS graduates transferred in to any college in 2023.
Transfers Out in college
3,309 CPS graduates transferred out of any college in 2023.
CPS College EnrolleesCPS Students Who Immediately Enrolled In College In 2022CPS Students Who Immediately Enrolled In College In 2017